Magical, ancestral rituals are celebrated all over Galicia on the Eve of Saint John, which signals the start of summer and the triumph of the light from the sun. Fire, water and aromatic herbs become good luck charms for the coming harvest. You can enjoy bonfires, sardines on cornbread and red wine in every corner of Vigo.
But first you must climb to the Cíes lighthouse to see the first sunset of summer over the Atlantic and the arrival of the shortest night. The low level of light pollution...
San Juan in Vigo is a magical experience. The tradition of celebrating the shortest night of the year goes back long before Christianity, with the celebration of the summer solstice on the night of the 23rd June. Our ancestors feared the sun would not return to its full splendour, so they carried out purifying fire rites at sunset to symbolize the power of the sun and to help it renew its energy.
Vigo celebrates San Juan enthusiastically, around bonfires and performing all kinds of traditional rites...
Vigo is the best destination for those who want to begin to look after themselves and keep their New Year’s resolutions.
What better way to gather strength for the coming year than to take some time out and relax at a spa, hot springs or thalassotherapy centre! Come to the Rías Baixas and choose the treatment that most suits your needs, whether it be for therapeutic, leisure, beauty or relaxation purposes. For business visitors we also have numerous urban spas where you can leave your intense...
The Christmas Holidays are here; eagerly awaited by the youngest members of the family, they are a time of great excitement, gifts, celebrations and free time to share with your loved ones.
Come to the Rías Baixas and surprise your children with some of the family activities we propose to make your holidays truly unique.
Entertainment guaranteed for the little ones at the Ice Skating Rink in Samil, Vigolandia in...
